Who We Are

Children are Hawaii’s most valuable resource. They are our future. Family Programs Hawaii is a unique non-profit agency remaining true to its origins of providing quality care to the children of Hawaii. Our goal is that every child in Hawaii has the opportunity to reach his or her full potential – especially children who are in or may become involved in foster care.

For more information about Family Programs Hawaii, please download our 2014 Annual Report.

4,000
Families & Children Served

85%
Reduction in Risk Factors

1,200
Children Served At Holiday Party

Our Story

Family Programs Hawaii (formerly Foster Family Programs of Hawaii) is a 501(c)(3) social service agency dedicated to strengthening children and families involved in the child welfare system through high quality prevention, support, and transition services. Family Programs Hawaii provides services to prevent children from entering foster care; supports children and families already involved in the foster care system; and assists youth transitioning out of foster care. We currently have approximately 60 employees in our two offices, located in Honolulu and Hilo, and a receiving home in Maili.

We have provided quality social services in Hawaii since 2004. Since then, we have grown, adding several large state contracts as well as numerous smaller grant funded programs to the original Enhancements program for foster youth and Long Term Foster Care services. Improving the lives of children and families involved in the Child Welfare System is central to us. In September 2008, the agency changed its name to Family Programs Hawaii to reflect its broader service to all children from the child welfare system including supporting foster parents who care for them.